Head to head
Bobcat S450 vs Comacchio GEO 900
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader. The Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bobcat S450 | Comacchio GEO 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 35.9kW rated (48.1kW max, Kubota V2403 diesel) | 126-180kW (169-240hp) |
| Rated operating capacity | 608kg (ISO 14397-1) | - |
| Operating weight | 2365kg | - |
| Lift height | 2.8m | - |
| Tipping load | 1215kg | - |
| Weight | - | 16-18 tonnes |
| Torque range | - | 1,300-1,520 daNm |
| Feed stroke | - | 4,000-7,000mm |
Sources: Bobcat S450, Comacchio GEO 900. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the S450 if...
Bobcat's entry-level skid steer, small enough for tight domestic and groundworks sites but still able to run a full range of buckets and attachments. Plant hire fleets keep it as their smallest skid steer for jobs a mini digger cannot reach.
Listed by
- JMP Plant Hire Essex - Ingatestone, Norton Heath
Buy or hire the GEO 900 if...
A crawler-mounted rig for geotechnical investigation, water well and geothermal drilling, adaptable to several drilling methods on the same base machine. Ground investigation and specialist drilling contractors hire it rather than general groundworks firms.
Listed by
- ChapmanPlant - Bristol, Iron Acton
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bobcat S450 and the Comacchio GEO 900?
The Bobcat S450 is a compact skid steer loader; the Comacchio GEO 900 is a crawler-mounted multipurpose drilling rig.
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